Hello everyone!

I am 42, mother of 4, living in Illinois, currently on Ideal Protein trying to find my long lost thin version of myself. I have been on every diet under the sun, some with success others not so much. I have battled with my weight most of my adult life. Last time I was at a decent weight was about 4 years ago. I decided to stop this insanity in January of this year. I lost about 12 lbs on my own before I joined IP Jan 31, 2012. I am currently down 35 lbs in total. I have approximately 80 more pounds to go and determined to get there! I am hoping this forum gives me the much needed support and insight from others going on this same journey.

Thank You!

welcome! and with that determination, you will get what you want

Yes, I can feel your motivation bursting through the post! Welcome fellow Illinois resident

Thank you for the warm welcomes!

Quick question....is there a way to be notified of replies to my posts? I have another post that I had replies to from last night that I didn't know of and now the thread is closed.

Thanks!